I will come round and register you individually
(it helps me learn your names)
This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills to use maps to understand why crime happens in some places more than others
… and …
This module will introduce you to using R to analyse crime
Why?
Different languages have different strengths
Knowing multiple languages gives you access to more jobs
You’ll also use R again:
Monday–Thursday
work through chapters
Wednesday
in-person lecture and workshop
Friday
write and submit code for weekly practice exercise
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Getting started |
| 2 | Wrangling data |
| 3 | Mapping crime patterns |
| 4 | Adding context to maps |
| 5 | Assessment 1 |
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| 6 | Using area data |
| 7 | Mapping hotspots |
| 8 | Mapping crime series |
| 9 | Mapping change over time |
| 10 | Assessment 2 |
After Easter: final assessment
| Weight | Deadline | You will produce … | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20% | Wed 12 February (Week 5) | Code to make 3 maps |
| 2 | 20% | Wed 26 March (Week 10) | Code to make a short report |
| 3 | 60% | Thu 24 April (Term 3) | Code to make a longer report |
Manage your time
don’t try to do it all in the in-person session
Complete all the activities
the lectures only cover part of what you need to know for the assessments
Ask lots of questions
easier to do in person than on Moodle
Practice
submit each week’s exercise before Friday @ 4pm